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Discussion pertaining to the past and present operations of the LAL, the WNYP, and the B&H. Official site: LALRR.COM.

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 #15095  by nessman
 
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> -----Original Message-----
> NS 523 Westbound passed Olean at 1400...Power is Union Pacific 7239
> and Southern Pacific 349..Both units facing west...349 in old SP red
> and gray...

I (me - Nessman and SST) caught the same train from the air during a day of aerial railfanning.
The train was definitely moving along at track speed and the UP/SP power was
a nice surprise. The picture were taken somewhere between Salamanca and
Olean from about 1000' above the ground. See links for pictures.

Image
Image

From the air, we followed the WNYP from Falconer to Hornell. Compared to a
similar flight we made about 4 years ago - the difference is amazing.


> -----Original Message-----
> NS 523 Westbound passed Olean at 1400...Power is Union Pacific 7239
> and Southern Pacific 349..Both units facing west...349 in old SP red
> and gray...

 #15141  by O-6-O
 
WOW,fanning from the air,gotta be the ultimate. Would make a nice
business for someone. I'm ready.

STEAM ON